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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.25, 447.69 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.25, 447.69 and 199.95 is: 276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.25 : 447.69 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.25/447.69 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.25x = 447.69 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.25x = 89,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,513.38/324.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.07

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